Electron Paramagnetic Resonance and Magnetic Circular Dichroism Spectra of the Nitrogenase M Cluster Precursor Suggest Sulfur Migration upon Oxidation: A Proposal for Substrate and Inhibitor Binding

The active site of the nitrogen-fixing enzyme Mo-nitrogenase is the M cluster ([MoFe₇S₉C ⋅ R-homocitrate]), also known as the FeMo cofactor or FeMoco. The biosynthesis of this highly complex metallocluster involves a series of proteins. Among them, NifB, a radical-SAM enzyme, is instrumental in the assembly of the L cluster ([Fe₈S₉C]), a precursor and all-iron core of the M cluster. In the absence of sulfite, NifB assembles a precursor form of the L cluster called the L* cluster ([Fe₈S₈C]), which lacks the final ninth sulfur. EPR and MCD spectroscopies are used to probe the electronic structures of the paramagnetic, oxidized forms of both the L and L* clusters, labeled L^Ox and [ L* ] ^Ox . This study shows that both L^Ox and [ L* ] ^Ox have nearly identical EPR and MCD spectra, thus suggesting that the two clusters have identical structures upon oxidation; in other words, a sulfur migrates away from L^Ox following oxidation, thereby rendering the cluster identical to [ L* ] ^Ox . It is proposed that a similar migration could occur to the M cluster upon oxidation, and that this is an instrumental part of both M cluster formation and nitrogenase substrate/inhibitor binding.     

基于拓扑单向波导的电磁诱导透明效应研究

为了研究电磁诱导透明效应在拓扑单向波导中的表现，设计了一种基于磁性光子晶体的耦合谐振腔波导。通过对谐振腔位置的调控实现了具有单向性质的电磁诱导透明效应，并利用有限时域差分仿真证明了电磁诱导透明效应在单向拓扑波导中的相关特性。该研究可为拓扑波导中实现光延迟、光开关等提供参考。     

Moisture transfer and stress development during high-temperature drying of Chinese fir

Abstract

The knowledge of moisture content (MC) and drying stress are crucial parameters to control the drying process and maintain the quality of dried wood. Herein, we investigated the pattern of moisture transfer and stress development in Chinese fir during the high-temperature drying process. The MC in each layer of lumber was separated into bound water and free water via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and the drying and residual stress were measured using prong test method. There was different MC in each layer along the thickness, resulting in an MC gradient that initially increased and then decreased, which is consistent with the trend of drying stress. The T₂₁ peak indicating bound water shifted to the left especially when MC was below the fiber saturation point, signifying that the discharge of moisture became difficult with prolonged drying time. The ratio of bound water to free water was different in each layer, indicating that the moisture transfer was different along the thickness. Furthermore, the residual stress was greater than the corresponding drying stress though the disparity reduced gradually, which suggests that the MC gradient was the largest affecting factor for drying stress at high MC stages but decreased to some extent as the drying process continued.     

Deposition-environment-dependent structural and magnetic property modification of [111]-oriented epitaxial CoFe2O4 films

We examined the magnetic, structural, and chemical properties of CoFe₂O₄ films deposited on Al₂O₃ substrates using RF-magnetron sputtering under Ar and Ar + O₂ environments. Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy with large magnetization was observed in the case of the film deposited under the Ar + O₂ environment. However, no significant anisotropy appeared in the film deposited under the Ar environment. Interestingly, depth-dependent X-ray photoelectron spectra showed nearly identical stoichiometric ratios of Co/Fe and oxygen vacancies regardless of the deposition environment. Structurally, high-quality crystallinity with in-plane compressive strain, and lower surface and interfacial roughness were induced in the film deposited under the Ar + O₂ environment. Cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and X-ray reflectivity measurements showed that oxygen not only suppressed the deposition rate but also increased the electron density of the film, resulting in better crystallinity. Hence, the presence of oxygen during deposition should be considered as one of the essential parameters for improving the structural and magnetic properties of ferrite films.     

磁性纳米材料处理含铀废水的研究进展

磁性纳米材料具有较强的化学稳定性、可再生回收、良好的吸附性能和易于分离等优点，在去除水溶液中的铀酰离子方面有广泛的应用前景。然而，磁性纳米材料也存在易团聚、易氧化等不足，通过表面修饰或改性等方法可改善其不足，提高其对废水中铀酰离子的去除能力，改善其吸附效果。本文通过总结近年来的相关研究资料，概括了磁性纳米材料的种类，归纳总结并比较了不同种类磁性纳米材料对含铀废水的去除能力及优势与不足，探讨了磁性纳米材料在含铀废水处理中的应用并对其机理进行了分析，阐述了磁性纳米材料去除溶液中铀酰离子的影响因素，简述了目前磁性纳米材料在处理含铀废水中有待解决的问题，并对其在分离放射性元素方面的应用前景进行了展望。     

单相硼化物的制备及摩擦磨损性能研究

为了深入研究渗硼层中硼化物的性能，采用真空感应熔炼法制备单相硼化物材料。观察分析制备的硼化物微观组织，测试其力学性能。采用MMU-5G型销-盘式摩擦磨损试验机，在干摩擦条件下，研究了不同载荷下单相硼化物的摩擦学性能，观察其磨损表面形貌特征，探讨其磨损方式。结果表明：制备的硼化物为单一相，试样纯度高，试样的平均显微硬度为HV2065，平均断裂韧性值为1.68 MPa·m1/2；硼化物的断口处没有宏观的塑性变形，断口齐平光亮，表现为脆性断裂特征；干摩擦条件下随着载荷从10 N增加到30 N，硼化物的摩擦因数先降低后增加，20 N载荷时达到最小值，而其磨损量随着载荷的增加不断上升；随着载荷从10 N增加到30 N，磨损表面的粗糙度先逐渐上升后急剧上升； 10~20 N载荷下，硼化物的磨损以磨粒磨损为主，而25~30 N载荷下，硼化物的主要磨损方式从磨粒磨损转变为脆性破损。     

石蜡与石蜡/膨胀石墨熔化性能的实验研究

为改善相变储能过程中石蜡(PA)的熔化性能，向PA中添加少量膨胀石墨(EG)制备了4种配比的石蜡/膨胀石墨复合相变材料(PA-EG)。通过热物性分析筛选出合适配比的PA-EG，并对其和PA在水平管壳式相变储能单元中的熔化过程进行了实验研究。根据相变材料的温度场变化以及加权法计算得到的熔化分数变化，对比分析了添加EG前后PA的熔化性能，并探究了加热温度对相变材料熔化性能的影响。结果表明，PA-EG3的热导率比PA高了7倍，且两者的相变温度和潜热相差不大。PA-EG3熔化过程中的自然对流效应弱于PA，但是较高的热导率能够显著改善相变储能单元中下部的熔化，使得其整体熔化速度快于PA。当加热温度为80℃时，PA-EG3的熔化过程比PA缩短了78.16%。此外，降低加热温度会使PA和PA-EG3的完全熔化时间都显著增加，但相同条件下PA-EG3的增加幅度更小。     

Cd-substituted Mg composites with dual-equivalent permeability and permittivity for high-frequency miniaturization antennas

Spinel Mg ferrites Mg_1-xCd_xCo_0.05Fe_1.95O₄ (x=0.0, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4) as potential agents for the miniaturization of high frequency antennas are presented. All the synthesized compositions were experimentally revealed to possess pure spinel phase. Dual-equivalent permeability and permittivity (μ'≈26, ε'≈25, x=0.3 and μ'≈29, ε'≈28, x=0.4) from 5 to 100 MHz can be achieved by introducing Cd²⁺ ions, yielding large miniaturization factors of up to 25 and 28. To figure out the effects of Cd²⁺ ions substitution on magnetic and dielectric properties, the change in microstructure is mainly investigated. Meanwhile, enhanced magnetic properties including upward saturation magnetization (Ms) (approximately 47.60 emu/g) and reduced coercivity (approximately 54.22 Oe) are obtained due to increased grain size and denser microstructure arrangements reflected from scanning electron microscopy images. With low magnitude order of magnetic and dielectric losses factors (tanδ_ε reaches 10^-4, tanδ_μ reaches 10^-2), the composites can potentially exhibit high operating efficiencies at high frequencies.     

基于永磁涡流传动的长距离带式输送机启动特性研究

针对矿用带式输送机启动过程易出现打滑、淤带和断带等问题,基于永磁涡流传动技术,将双盘式磁力耦合器作为带式输送机的驱动装置,建立双盘式磁力耦合器动态数学模型,运用AMEsim软件搭建带式输送机系统仿真模型,设置启动时间分别为60、80和100 s,采用Harrison控制曲线启动时,研究带式输送机满载启动时机头、机尾部输送带的速度特性和张力特性,张紧装置位移特性以及双盘式磁力耦合器调速气隙特性,仿真结果表明:当启动时间为60 s时,带式输送机输送带速度波动大,动张力明显,尾部输送带最大张力达到29 kN,启动过程不平稳;双盘式磁力耦合器调速时,气隙变化与带式输送机启动速度变化趋势相反,启动过程气隙从22 mm减小到4 mm;当启动时间为80 s和100 s时,带式输送机启动过程相对平稳,速度和张紧装置位移波动小,尾部输送带张力波动幅度分别为5 kN和3 kN;带式输送机启动过程存在最佳启动时间,继续延长时间,对带式输送机启动特性影响越来越小,80 s可作为合理启动时间。     

用于阀芯类零件去毛刺的磁极板优化设计与实验研究

目的 为解决阀芯类零件节流边毛刺去除不均匀和效率低下的问题，对磁极板尺寸和曲率进行规律性研究和实验验证。方法 首先，用Maxwell仿真软件对磁极板的各个参数进行规律性仿真，得出合适的磁极板尺寸;其次，为提高加工区域的磁感应强度值，设计了曲面磁极板，并对其相关参数进行仿真;最后对优化后的装置进行磁感应强度测试，并使用液体磁性磨具对45钢和阀芯棱边毛刺进行去除实验。结果 根据仿真结果发现，磁极板长度比工件大20 mm时，工件轴向磁场分布最均匀，磁极板厚度对磁场影响较小，磁极板宽度应根据加工间隙进行选择。曲面磁极板可以加强加工区域的磁感应强度值，曲率半径越小，加工区域获得的磁感应强度值越大，其中半圆形磁极板效果最佳。对装置的磁感应强度测试也表明，将工件置于磁场中后，其表面磁感应强度值最高达600 mT左右，满足加工需求。最后通过加工实验发现，在转速为500 r/min的条件下，阀芯节流边的毛刺去除效果理想，且轴向加工均匀。结论 该装置可以对阀芯这类导磁性回转类零件产生良好的加工效果。